It’s been almost a year since the Justice Department announced it would no longer go after medical marijuana providers who comply with state law. For Mickey Martin, whose Oakland shop distributed edibles laced with cannabis, the decision came a little too late. Mario Furloni and Patrick Kollman have the story.
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The great human truths: Death, taxes and … laundry?
January 11, 2010 – 11:41 am
Ben Franklin, font of aphorisms, said “In this world nothing can be said to be certain. Except death and taxes.” But there’s one unescapable reality Franklin seems to have missed: laundry.
OPD Chief Batts ready to try curfew and new technology, but is Oakland?
January 9, 2010 – 10:22 am
Oakland’s new police chief Anthony Batts told a community meeting that he wants to try curfews and other methods from his tenure in Long Beach, but doesn’t know if Oakland’s progressive political community will accept them.
Genova’s: A day at the deli
January 7, 2010 – 4:08 am
Since opening in 1926, Genova’s Delicatessen has served pasta, soups and traditional deli sandwiches to residents of North Oakland’s Temescal district.
North Oakland medicinal pot producer no criminal, supporters say
January 5, 2010 – 10:57 am
Mickey Martin is about to go to prison. The charge was something both he and the State of California say is not a crime: selling medicinal marijuana.
Citing budget woes, OUSD to close 3 schools
December 17, 2009 – 5:11 pm
After weeks of public meetings and intense discussion with parents and teachers, the Oakland Unified School District board voted unanimously Wednesday night to shut down three schools in the district by the end of June 2010.
Brunner, OPD to give North Oakland a chance to talk about November crime spike
December 16, 2009 – 3:39 pm
After a rash of burglaries and three shootings in North Oakland’s Golden Gate and Bushrod neighborhoods, residents have a chance to voice concerns.
The graffiti canvas: A modern medieval manuscript?
December 15, 2009 – 3:51 pm
In this video, leading artists working on pieces in Oakland’s DeFremery Park at 18th and Adeline Street earlier this fall give a beginner’s lesson on graffiti aesthetics and explain how their art derives lessons from the medieval masters.
Waiting for the revolution in the company of a good book
November 28, 2009 – 10:00 am
Oakland North visits the Niebyl-Proctor Marxist library on Telegraph Avenue, whose catalog includes some 30,000 titles on political economy, revolutionary tactics and radical thought.
11.27.09 Black Friday and ACORN
November 27, 2009 – 10:52 am
Good morning Oakland,
Whether you’re staying at home to philosophize about the things you thanked for yesterday, or going out to buy more things to be thankful for next year, here are some of the morning’s news.
Many Bay Area retailers have opened their gates shortly after midnight this black Friday, and the shopping hordes have since [...]
11.25.09 BART review and Thanksgiving plans
November 25, 2009 – 9:39 am
Good morning Oakland,
The BART police department review committee meets this morning at 9am. Full report from Tom Gorman later today.
Tomorrow, the local non-profit organization Humanity Hope, Inc. will hold its ninth annual community Thanksgiving dinner. The traditional dinner will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Humanity Baptist Church, located at 1051 54th [...]
11.24.09 Tuesday
November 24, 2009 – 9:42 am
Good morning, Oakland.
Emeryville police are investigating the death of a man who crashed his car Monday afternoon into the 3400 block of San Pablo after he was shot a few blocks north.
This week’s meeting of the BART police department review committee tomorrow at 9am is bound to include discussion about the scuffle between an officer [...]
Kerry House
November 23, 2009 – 6:28 pm
The tall, courteous bartender leaned over to listen as two young costumers unburdened their love troubles. By the look of them, you’d guess they had been drinking all night. The one with shorter hair and glassier eyes complained about a woman who had just moved in with him.
“She’s straight out of Utah,” he slurred, meaningfully. [...]
Day of the Dead altars honor family, heritage
November 2, 2009 – 3:37 pm
Dutiful sons and daughters keep alive the Mexican tradition of honoring the dead with flowers, food and drink.
Residents consider Golden Gate redevelopment plan
October 31, 2009 – 7:20 am
Golden Gate residents hear officials from Oakland’s Redevelopment Agency explain how becoming part of a city redevelopment area could change the neighborhood.